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Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February. Grouped from 5 articles across 4 sources.

5 reports4 sourcesApr 20, 2026, 2:41 PM
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BBC NewsApr 20, 2026, 2:41 PM

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

NBC NewsApr 19, 2026, 12:11 PM

Trump says U.S. seized Iranian ship as tensions rise amid ceasefire

The president accused Tehran of violating the truce and threatened strikes, while Iran warned it would retaliate, casting doubt on the timing of new talks.

BBC NewsApr 20, 2026, 7:29 AM

US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship

The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

The GuardianApr 20, 2026, 11:28 AM

Oil prices rise and markets fall after US seizure of ship hits Iran peace deal hopes

FTSE 100 slides and UK gas prices up amid fears strait of Hormuz will be closed for extended period Middle East crisis – live updates Business live – latest updates Oil prices have risen sharply and European stock markets have fallen after the US seizure of an Iranian vessel dented hopes for a peace deal. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose by 4.8% on Monday to $94.69 (£70.07) a barrel. Continue reading...

Al JazeeraApr 20, 2026, 6:20 AM

US military releases video of marines seizing Iranian ship

Video from the US military show an operation by its forces to seize an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz.

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